F/X speaker placement

snake1
snake1 Posts: 567
edited September 2012 in Speakers
For those of you with the FX speakers, I guess the effects are the same from most product lines, how did you place yours? Can they go on a back wall instead of the sides? Which mode do you prefer running them for movies, bipole or dipole? Which mode may be best for being behind the listening area?

I'm looking to get some soon and this type of surround speaker is someting I've never dealt with before.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,750
    edited September 2012
    how did you place yours?

    On stands against the back wall.
    Can they go on a back wall

    Hell, yeah!
    Which mode do you prefer running them for movies, bipole or dipole?

    Try both to find out which one you like best.
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  • newrival
    newrival Posts: 2,017
    edited September 2012
    From the manual for my FX1000 set:

    SPEAKER PLACEMENT
    The f/x1000 speakers may be placed on any
    horizontal surface capable of supporting
    their weight, or mounted on a wall (see wall
    mounting instructions on page 12). The type
    of surround processor you use and the kind
    of sound and looks you want will influence
    your placement and Dipole/Bipole switch
    choices (Figure 1). Experiment to find the
    right balance of sound quality, room integration and looks that best suit you. Here are
    some recommendations to review before you
    determine the permanent installation.

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  • newrival
    newrival Posts: 2,017
    edited September 2012
    And I have mine on my rear wall at the moment, btw
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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,182
    edited September 2012
    I have the FX300i surrounds on stands in Dipole mode, and they sound great. I was thinking bigger may be better, but not in my case. depends on size of room too. BTW they look so cool on stands!! IMO anyway!!
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